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World’s first FPSO to be awarded SUSTAIN-1 Notation is now in alignment with key elements of UN SDGs – ABS

The Liza Unity FPSO which has been awarded the SUSTAIN-1 notation by leading Classification Society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is now in alignment with key elements of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The SUSTAIN-1 notation demonstrates the vessel’s alignment with...

Guyanese workers assemble massive subsea jumpers for Liza Phase 2 Development

In what is being described as a significant milestone in the development of the local supply chain, Italian oilfield service company Saipem has utilized a Guyanese workforce for the assembly, testing, coating, and loading of massive subsea jumpers for...

Exxon was No. 1 contributor of social payments in 2018 for extractives sector

According to Guyana’s second Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Report, extractive companies declared adjusted social contributions in cash totalling $604,140,735. ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), operator of the Stabroek Block, accounted for 90 percent of...

Yellowtail will develop largest resource base to date, Pinktail and Whiptail could be 6th project

Yellowtail will develop a much larger resource base than any of the previous developments at the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block offshore Guyana while the Pinktail and Whiptail discoveries which both have deeper zones with good quality oil, could form the...

Guyana welcomes new oil discovery, expects total volumes to increase

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources said Thursday it is pleased with the announcement of the country’s latest oil discovery by ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (EEPGL) and partners at Pinktail Offshore Guyana, within the Stabroek Block. The ministry...

Exxon delivers another major oil discovery offshore Guyana

It’s the block that keeps giving. U.S. oil major ExxonMobil announced on Thursday another oil discovery on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana at Pinktail. The Pinktail well encountered 220 feet (67 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir....

Venezuela gov’t & opposition unite around claims over Guyana’s territory at Mexico talks

The Venezuelan government and its political opposition found limited areas of agreement during a second round of negotiations in Mexico aimed at achieving broad U.S. sanctions relief. But the two sides did reach consensus on a territorial claim with...

Guyana has sold over 7 million barrels of oil since production started

On July 3, 2021, the Guyana government sold its 7th oil cargo when just over 1 million barrels of crude were lifted from the Liza Destiny FPSO. Since production began on December 20, 2019, the government has marketed 7.056...

80% of remaining deepwater oil resources in the world will come from just five countries – WoodMac

Traditionally, analysts often assess oil resources based on generalities or broad assumptions. However, consultancy group Wood Mackenzie says when trying to understand where to get more oil, precision is key. The upstream industry remains active and must fill the 450...

Gas pipeline will deliver over 50% reduction in emissions, analyst says time to act is now

Given the quantity of the gas Guyana has found in the Stabroek Block as well as how easily it can be piped to shore without having to pay a premium on the resource, it certainly makes sense for the...

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Guyana share of oil revenues to increase as Exxon pays down cost faster with US$100 per barrel crude  

Guyana is set to receive a bigger share of revenue from oil production as higher prices accelerate the pace...